In 2022, current Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores was fresh off of a stint as the Miami Dolphins head coach and when he needed an opportunity, the Pittsburgh Steelers gave it to him. Flores was named the team’s Senior defensive assistant and his impact was obvious on the defense.
Now, the Steelers have an opportunity to do it again after leaving the spot vacant for a year. Fresh off a trip to the Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Wilks was added as something of an outsider in the Niners organization and despite how well his defense performed last season, he’s out.
#49ers are firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, coach Kyle Shanahan announced
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) February 14, 2024
This is a perfect opportunity for the Steelers to bring in another great football mind to help with a defense that underperformed last season. Wilks has been a coach in the NFL since 2006 and has done a little bit of everything including head coach of the Arizona Cardinals for one season.
